A senior citizen in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹16.2 lakh in an online investment scam, adding to concerns over frauds that begin on social media and messaging platforms. The case centers on an investment trap that allegedly drew the victim in through an online promotion.
According to the available details, the victim joined a Telegram group after seeing a Facebook advertisement. Investigators are also looking into the use of UK phone numbers by the suspected fraudsters, a detail that may complicate efforts to trace the people behind the scheme.
The Mangaluru senior citizen investment scam highlights a pattern often seen in digital fraud cases, where social media ads are used to create trust and private groups are then used to continue contact. Such setups can make fake investment opportunities appear more convincing, especially when victims are promised returns or guided step by step.
Police have begun a probe into the matter. The case underscores the growing risk of online investment scams linked to platforms such as Facebook and Telegram, where fraudsters can approach users quickly and operate across borders.
